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The 5K Foam Fest: Wodonga

The 5K Foam Fest: Wodonga

12 Dec 2026

Gateway Lakes, Gateway Island, VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

The 5K Foam Fest: Wodonga Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026 Location: Gateway Lakes, Gateway Island, VIC, Australia Description: Join The 5K Foam Fest, the world's #1 fun run,...

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Geoff Watt Memorial Fun Run & Festival

Geoff Watt Memorial Fun Run & Festival

13 Dec 2026

Warragul, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 0.4 km2.5 km5 km10 km21.1 km Family run option available

The Geoff Watt Memorial Fun Run & Festival brings runners, families and the wider Gippsland community together in Warragul to celebrate fitness, community spirit and the memory of...

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The Last Legend

The Last Legend

13 Dec 2026

Greenvale, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km25 km From $55.00 / entry

The Last Legend is a unique running challenge held in Greenvale, Victoria, on Sunday, 13 December 2026. Set on a 2.5-kilometre loop at the Living Legends racehorse sanctuary,...

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Rip to River

Rip to River

28 Dec 2026

Point Lonsdale, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km Trail

Rip to River returns on Monday, 28 December 2026, bringing a choice of beach events to the Bellarine Peninsula. The signature 10km surf beach run and walk follows...

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Aussie Alpine Backyarder

Aussie Alpine Backyarder

31 Dec 2026

Falls Creek, VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

The Aussie Alpine Backyarder returns on Thursday, December 31, 2026, to the stunning High Country of Falls Creek, Victoria.Celebrate New Year's Eve with this thrilling endurance challenge. Runners...

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New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock

New Year's Eve Rock Around the Clock

31 Dec 2026

Little River, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km21.1 km42.2 km50 km Trail

New Year’s Eve Rock Around the Clock is a night trail running event in Little River, Victoria, held on 31 December 2026. It offers a choice of race...

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Dawnbuster Fun Run

Dawnbuster Fun Run

31 Dec 2026

Steampacket Gardens, Geelong Waterfront, Western Beach Road, Geelong VIC 3220

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

The Dawnbuster Fun Run has been held for over 30 years and attracts up to 600 entrants every year. It is seen as the last event of the...

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Tim Gates Classic

Tim Gates Classic

03 Jan 2027

Fairhaven, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km Kids activities available

The Tim Gates Classic is a community fun run held in Fairhaven, Victoria, on Sunday, 3 January 2027. Participants can choose between a 5-kilometre walk or run and...

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2027 Portarlington Gift

2027 Portarlington Gift

03 Jan 2027

Portarlington Cricket Club, 4-22 Sproat Street, Portarlington VIC 3223

Running Race or organised distance event

The 2027 Portarlington Gift is a Victorian Athletic League athletics carnival to be held on Sunday 3 January 2027 at the Portarlington Recreation Reserve. Athletes from across Victoria...

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Warrnambool Summer Series Race 1

Warrnambool Summer Series Race 1

06 Jan 2027

Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.5 km5 km From $5.00 / entry Family run option available

The Warrnambool Summer Series returns to Jetty Flat Reserve for Race 1 on Wednesday, 6 January 2027. This friendly community running event offers a choice of 2.5km and...

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Lorne Mountain to Surf

Lorne Mountain to Surf

08 Jan 2027

Lorne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 8 km Mixed surfaces From $55.00 / entry Kids activities available

Lorne Mountain to Surf is an annual 8km run or walk in Lorne, set against one of Victoria’s most scenic coastal backdrops. The course begins in the township...

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Powercor Lorne Mountain to Surf

Powercor Lorne Mountain to Surf

08 Jan 2027

Lorne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 8 km Mixed surfaces Kids activities available

The Powercor Lorne Mountain to Surf is an 8km run or walk that takes participants from the heart of Lorne into the scenic Otway forest ranges before returning...

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Portsea Twilight

Portsea Twilight

09 Jan 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5.5 km9.5 km

Portsea Twilight is a summer evening event held at Point Nepean National Park and listed for Saturday 9 January 2027 with a scheduled run time of 4:00pm to...

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Warrnambool Summer Series Race 2

Warrnambool Summer Series Race 2

13 Jan 2027

Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.5 km5 km From $5.00 / entry Family run option available

Take part in Race 2 of the Warrnambool Summer Series on Wednesday, 13 January 2027, at Jetty Flat Reserve in Warrnambool. Organised as part of the annual Warrnambool...

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Portsea Bay to Surf

Portsea Bay to Surf

15 Jan 2027

Portsea, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4.5 km9 km Mixed surfaces

Portsea Bay to Surf is a Friday-evening running event through the coastal landscapes of Point Nepean National Park, finishing at Portsea Surf Life Saving Club. Competitors travel across...

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Bogong to Hotham

Bogong to Hotham

16 Jan 2027

Mount Beauty, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 29 km35 km64 km Trail

The Bogong to Hotham is an iconic trail run through Victoria’s High Country, drawing on a long and respected history in Australian trail running. The event is a...

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Bogong to Hotham

Bogong to Hotham

16 Jan 2027

Mount Beauty, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 29 km35 km64 km Trail

Bogong to Hotham is a challenging high-country trail race through Victoria’s alpine terrain, taking runners from Mountain Creek Campground near Mount Beauty to the summit of Mount Hotham....

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Fun Run Pink - Melbourne

Fun Run Pink - Melbourne

17 Jan 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 1.3 km2.5 km5 km10 km Family run option available

Fun Run Pink - Melbourne is a family-friendly run held as part of the Triathlon Pink series in Melbourne. It brings together runners of all ages and abilities...

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Two Bays Trail Run

Two Bays Trail Run

17 Jan 2027

Permien Street, Dromana VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 28 km56 km Trail

Two Bays Trail Run. Great holiday vibe and multi-faceted course between Dromana on the Port Phillip Bay side and Cape Schanck on the Bass Strait side. That's a...

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Warrnambool Summer Series Race 3

Warrnambool Summer Series Race 3

20 Jan 2027

Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 2.5 km5 km From $5.00 / entry Family run option available

The Warrnambool Summer Series Race 3 is a fun, friendly community event at Jetty Flat Reserve, Warrnambool, on Wednesday 20 January 2027. Participants can choose between 2.5km and...

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The 5K Foam Fest: West Melbourne

The 5K Foam Fest: West Melbourne

23 Jan 2027

St Anne's Winery, Myrniong, VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

The 5K Foam Fest: West Melbourne is a thrilling 5K obstacle course fun run set for Saturday, January 23, 2027, at St Anne's Winery in Myrniong, VIC, Australia.Expect...

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The 5K Foam Fest - West Melbourne

The 5K Foam Fest - West Melbourne

23 Jan 2027

Myrniong, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km

The 5K Foam Fest – West Melbourne is a foam-filled obstacle course fun run taking place at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong on Saturday, 23 January 2027. Participants...

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Greater Dandenong Fun Run, Walk and Roll - Make Your Move

Greater Dandenong Fun Run, Walk and Roll - Make Your Move

23 Jan 2027

Dandenong Park, Dandenong, VIC

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km Free participation Family run option available

Greater Dandenong Council's annual Make Your Move fun run returns to Dandenong Park on Saturday 23 January 2027, with a single 5km loop that people can run, jog,...

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Kilcunda Half Marathon and Fun Runs

Kilcunda Half Marathon and Fun Runs

31 Jan 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km17 km21 km Trail

Kilcunda Half Marathon and Fun Runs is a coastal running event held in the Kilcunda area, with distances suitable for both serious runners and casual participants. Publicly available...

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Kilcunda Trail Running Festival

Kilcunda Trail Running Festival

31 Jan 2027

Kilcunda, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 5 km10 km17 km21 km Trail

Kilcunda Trail Running Festival is a coastal trail-running event in Kilcunda on Victoria’s Bass Coast, featuring scenic courses across grassy slopes, sandy beaches, clifftops overlooking the Southern Ocean...

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Sunset Series - Melbourne Zoo

Sunset Series - Melbourne Zoo

03 Feb 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4.7 km7.7 km From $54.00 / entry

Sunset Series – Melbourne Zoo is a twilight fun run and walk held on Wednesday, 3 February 2027, as the opening event in Melbourne’s annual Sunset Series. Participants...

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Maribyrnong Valley Park Back Yard Ultra

Maribyrnong Valley Park Back Yard Ultra

05 Feb 2027 – 08 Feb 2027

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event

The Maribyrnong Valley Park Back Yard Ultra is a last-one-standing trail running challenge held in Melbourne, with runners completing a 6.7-kilometre loop every hour until only one competitor...

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MVP Backyard Ultra (Maribyrnong Valley Park)

MVP Backyard Ultra (Maribyrnong Valley Park)

05 Feb 2027 – 08 Feb 2027

Keilor, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event From $100.00 / entry

MVP Backyard Ultra is a multi-day backyard ultra held at Brimbank Park in Keilor. The event begins on Friday, 5 February 2027, and is organised by TrailsPlus. Runners...

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Run for Respect

Run for Respect

07 Feb 2027

Ikon Park, Royal Parade, Carlton North VIC, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 0.4 km3 km5 km10 km

Join the Carlton Football Club and the wider Carlton community to Run for Respect! The Run for Respect is a fun run event supporting the awareness and fundraising...

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Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run

Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run

13 Feb 2027

Portarlington, Victoria, Australia

Running Race or organised distance event 4 km10.5 km

The Flying Brick Bellarine Sunset Run is an annual summer running event on the Bellarine Peninsula, bringing together runners, walkers, families and friends for a scenic coastal challenge....

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to get to events in Melbourne using public transport?
Melbourne's trains, trams and buses serve many event venues, but the best option depends on the exact start area and time. Browse events in Melbourne, check the event listing for its meeting point, then use the PTV journey planner to confirm services and planned disruptions. Allow extra time when large events affect roads or public transport.

What are popular running routes around Melbourne?
Melbourne running routes range from flatter paths beside the Yarra River and around Albert Park Lake to coastal routes and hillier trails in the Dandenong Ranges. Browse running events in Melbourne and check each listing for the actual start point, surface, distance and elevation; the route name alone does not indicate how accessible or challenging a course will be.

What should I prepare for Melbourne's unpredictable weather during events?
Melbourne is famous for variable weather—you can experience four seasons in one day. For events, wear layers you can remove or add. Choose moisture-wicking base layers in case of rain. Carry a light rain jacket in your bag. Morning events may be cool; afternoon can warm up quickly. Check the forecast the day before and be flexible. Waterproof sunscreen and a cap help in any conditions.

Where are events typically held in Melbourne?
Melbourne events use city precincts, sports venues, local parks, coastal areas and hillier locations such as the Dandenong Ranges. Popular settings include trails beside the Yarra and Melbourne parks. Browse events in Melbourne and check each listing for its exact venue, terrain and transport arrangements.

When's the best time of year for outdoor events in Melbourne?
Autumn (March-May) and early winter (June-August) are ideal—cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and often dry. Spring (September-November) can be unpredictable weather-wise. Summer (December-February) is hot and best suited for early-morning events. Most popular marathon season is autumn. If you prefer mild conditions, aim for April-June events in Melbourne.

What's the running culture like in Melbourne?
Melbourne has a strong running community: Parkrun (free, weekly timed 5K runs in parks, very popular), many running clubs and meetup groups, and a thriving road race calendar. The city values accessibility and inclusivity—most events welcome all abilities. Community events are huge, with festival atmospheres. It's a very runner-friendly city with excellent local expertise.

Are Melbourne courses mostly flat or hilly?
It's mixed. CBD and inner-suburb courses (Albert Park, Yarra River, Southbank) are mostly flat. Dandenong Ranges events are hilly and challenging. Coastal suburbs and outer-city events vary. Most events specify their elevation profile in the listing. If you're training for a specific course, review the elevation gain beforehand. 'Flat' doesn't exist in Victoria—expect some undulation.

Any safety considerations for Melbourne events?
Key hazards: tram lines in CBD routes (watch for them), wet/slippery paths in rain (shoes with good grip are crucial), uneven terrain in parks and trails, and variable weather. Bondi's coastal cliffs (not Melbourne, but coastal awareness applies). Run with lights or bright gear if starting/finishing in darkness. Check your route beforehand and note any hazardous sections.

Do I have to run the exact distance listed in the event?
Each event sets its own rules. Some allow you to run, walk, or jog the distance. Others accept modified distances or allow you to split the activity across multiple days. Check the event details for specific requirements.

Can I join a running challenge if I cannot attend an event in person?
Yes. Virtual running challenges let you complete a set distance or cumulative goal on your own route and schedule. Check each listing for its participation dates, tracking requirements, and whether the distance must be completed in one session.

How does fundraising work in charity events?
Charity events typically ask participants to secure sponsorships (donations) from friends and family based on their participation or performance. You register, then share a fundraising link with your network. Funds go directly to the charity.

Do I have to fundraise to participate in a charity event?
Requirements vary by event. Some events ask participants to set a fundraising target, while others allow you to participate with just a registration fee. Check the event details to see what's expected.